Getting out of the house was just what Clara needed. Cami had convinved her to get out and take Hope on a small adventure out to a Farmers Market. Currently Cami was using a payphone while Clara was looking at flowers to take home. The blonde had left her phone at home where as the brunette's phone had died.
"Hey, I left him a message if your ready to head out." Cami informs her friend as she pays for the small bundle of flowers.
"Yeah lets go. We're gonna have a tasty dinner, aren't we Hope?" Clara says, the ending to Hope in a little baby voice earning a giggle from the baby.
"Oh, lets check that boo-boo before we go." Cami says softly to Hope seeing as she kept scratching at the band-aid. She peeled it off, seeing the blood on the band-aid but no cut in sight. "I don't know if the pediatric ward would approve of Uncle Elijah using vampire blood to heal boo-boos!"
Clara sighs at the sight, "At least she's not in pain or scratching it any more." she says as the two begin to make their way back to car.
"True." Cami replies.
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As Cami drives the car on to the road that leads to the house; having it come into view for the three girls the car suddenly shuts off. "Huh?" Cami tries to to start the car again but got nothing.
"Did the battery die?" Clara asks just as confused.
"Seems like it." Cami says as she tries to start it again.
Hope makes a noise gaining her mothers attention, "It's okay baby, we're almost home." Clara coos.
Then seemingly out of nowhere the house seems to explode from the inside causing the two women to jump in shock at what they just witnessed. "Oh my god." Cami whispers in shock.
Then the car starts back up again like nothing. Clara turns back around to look at Hope in shock. "I didn't even notice... Wow." She whispers mainly to herself, before turning back to Cami, "we need to go, now."
Cami nods and quickly menuvers the car to do a U-turn and speed away from the house that was no longer safe.
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By the time they started to get close to normal civilization, the sun had fallen. The girls were looking for either a payphone or a convinence store or anything thats open with a phone to get in contect with Nik, or anyone in New Orleans really.
Hope had begun crying, possibly because of the bumpy road. "It'll be alright sweetie. Just a little longer." Clara tries to console her, but in return got more crying.
Cami pulls over infront of an empty looking auto garage that had a payphone in front of it. The two quickly get out, Cami looking in her bag for her coin wallet and Clara quick to get Hope out to calm her down. "Got it!" Cami says before rushing over to the payphone.
Clara follows only for Cami to trip, "Oh gosh, you okay?" she questions the blonde.
Before Cami could reply a loud metallic noise was heard and they freeze. "Whoever's out there, if you try anything, I will gouge out your eye!" Cami threats as she stands back up. The two looking around on edge.
The voice of Elijah spooks them from behind them, "Actually Camille, thats probably not necessary." The two girls turn to look at him and see the original with a torn up burnt suit but otherwise seems fine.
They quickly make their way to him, "Are you okay? What happened?" Clara was quick to ask him.
"Yeah what the hell happened back there?" Cami asks as she looks him over seeing the ash from the burnt suit on his skin.
"This is a discussion for the car." Elijah suggest leading them back to vehicle. Clara gets in the back with Hope and Cami sits in the passenger, Elijah quickly gets into the driver side, "Lets move."
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Arriving back in New Orleans was a wave of relief for Clara. Hope had eventually calmed down during the long ride back, and they wasted no time to make their way back to the compound without unwanted eyes on them.
Elijah had went ahead of them to make sure all was clear before leading the three into the home and to Nik, which Clara ran to as fast as she could while holding Hope. "I'm glad your both okay." Nik whispers to her as he hugs them, kissing Hope's head.
"I'm glad we're here." Clara replies as the others reach them.
"Lets get you all cleaned up. We can discuss everything later." Nik tells the group before leading his girls back to his room.
Once everyone was calm and fixed up in new clothes, Clara had informed the other two of the wedding decorations in the ballroom as they made their way towards it, ahead of them was Nik who was going to talk to those who were in the room about their arrival.
"Hayley if I may intrude, there are some people who wish to say hello." Nik tells her with a knowing look, earning a confused look from the wolf before the door opens.
Clara with Hope enters the room first surprising Hayley, "You brought them here? Finn could be anywhere." she scolds the hybrid before making her way to her friend and giving her a hug.
"I've taken precautions. There'll be no uninvited guests at your wedding, and after, your wolves will be the first line of defense to this home. No more running." Nik tells her reasuringly.
"Hey, you wanted to see Hope when I came to your wedding, think of this as a small win." Clara tells her with a small smile.
Hayley smile, "You're right. Hi sweetheart, hi." she says to the baby, Clara handing Hope over to her best friend to hold. "Aren't you a cutie. Hope, this is Jackson. Jackson this is Hope." she says once Jackson walks over to them.
Jackson smiles at the situation, "Hi." he says softly to the little baby who just looks at him
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After getting Hope all dressed up, and getting dressed herself, Clara knocks on Hayleys door recieving a distant 'Come in' from the wolf.
"Hey, just came to see if you needed any help." Clara says as she enters, quick to close the door to ensure no one else peeks at the bride.
"I'm just about ready. Thanks for being here." Hayley says, leaning on the vanity and facing her.
Clara smile, "Oh course. Nothing could keep me away." she jokes, "Are you nervous?"
"A little." Hayley says with a laugh. "But I know I'm going to be happy with Jackson. We're doing this for the pack, but it'll be good." she explains with a smile staying present on her face.
"I'm happy for you." Clara tells her with a mirroring smile.
There was a pause before Hayley takes a deep breath, "I looked into Ann Labonair, and I was able to get some info on her." Hayley brings up, "She's a cousin to my family. They were kicked from the pack when her dad married a outsider who had a weird wolf gene."
"So we're cousins, thats great! Wait." Clara looks at her confused, "Weird how?"
"Weird as in the wolf gene skips a generation... every generation." Hayley reveals.
"So, if Ann had the gene. I don't have it?" Clara questions her friend.
"Yeah. But Hope does. So if you and Nik would like, she can be a part of our pack..." Hayley offers, looking at Hope.
"Once all this Dahlia stuff is delt with, we can talk about it with Nik then. But, we're family regardless." Clara tells her while also smiling to Hope who was playing with her dress.
Hayley nods, "Sounds like a good idea... cousin." she say with a teasing look on her face.
Clara laughs, "Whatever cousin." she teases back gaining a laugh from the bride.
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The Unification Ceremony was starting, everyone moved to their seats Hayley makes her way into the room standing in the archway, Jackson follows a few moments behind. They clasp each others hands and make their way down the actual aisle until they got to the stairs. The two split to walk up to the balcony up to met with Mary.
"Please, be seated." Mary annouces as they couples meet back up. The guest all listen and the music fades. "We gathered together as a community seeking peace, inspired by this couple standing before you. There was a time when werewolves saw themselves not as cursed, but blessed with connection to our most pure selves. And tonight, we honor that blessing with the long-awaited unification of the two Crescent bloodlines." Mary announces before wrapping Jackson and Hayleys hands in a bind of flowers.
"In doing so, we choose to embrace Hayley's vampire nature. With this union, Hayley will share her unique gifts with her pack." Mary says before placing a long match inbetween their hands. "And now, your vows."
Jackson takes a deep breath, "I pledge to honor you and defend you and yours above all others." he vows.
"To share in blessings and burdens. To be your advocate, your champion." Hayley continues.
"To be your comfort, your sanctuary, and for as long as we both shall live." Jackson folows.
"To be your family."
"To be your family."
The two smile at one another before turning anf lighting the candle together. "You two have endured all the traditional werewolf rituals and trials. There is only one remaining-- Jackson, you may kiss your bride." Mary says.
Slowly Jackson cups Hayleys cheek, and kisses her. As they slowly pull away their eyes glow gold showing that the ceremony worked. Slowly, the other werewolves in the pack's eyes began to clow the same color.
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